Chilled Seafood Tower* Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

blue point oysters, gulf shrimp cocktail, blue crab cocktail

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Oysters
Shuck the Blue Point oysters and place them on a bed of crushed ice on a serving platter.
2
Cook the Shrimp
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add Gulf shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and place in an ice bath to chill. Once chilled, arrange on the platter.
3
Prepare the Crab Cocktail
In a bowl, mix blue crab meat with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Place it in a small serving bowl and add it to the seafood tower.
4
Garnish
Garnish the platter with lemon wedges and fresh herbs for a fresh presentation.
5
Serve
Serve the chilled seafood tower with cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.